Climate change
Australia is pursuing a range of activities to advance our ambitious climate change agenda, promote trade and investment across green economy sectors and build cooperation to reduce emissions and support the global energy transformation.
Singapore-Australia Green Economy Agreement
Australia and Singapore have concluded a world first Green Economy Agreement. This is a first-of-its-kind agreement that support Australia's economic, trade, investment and climate change objectives.
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
The 14-member Indo-Pacific Economic Framework negotiations cover a range of issues including on the environment, clean energy, decarbonisation and infrastructure.
International clean energy partnerships
Australia is working closely with international partners to advance practical action on climate change and build new clean energy industries. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water manages international clean energy partnerships with China, Germany, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States and the Netherlands.
Austrade
For assistance with exports or investment in the resources and energy sector visit the Austrade website.
Global Power System Transformation Consortium
Australia is leading the world in the grid integration of distributed and variable renewable energy. CSIRO's Dr John Ward is leading Australia's collaboration internationally through the Global Power System Transformation Consortium.
Hydrogen resources
Australia has an ambition to be a global hydrogen leader. Alongside renewable electricity, hydrogen will play a significant role in decarbonising our economy. The Australian Government has released its 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy. For more information, see the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s website. For other information, see CSIRO's hydrogen portal – HyResource.
First Nations
The First Nations Clean Energy Network, established in November 2021, seeks to ensure First Nations people and communities play a central role and harness the opportunities from Australia's renewable energy boom.
DFAT has established the Office for First Nations International Engagement, led by the Ambassador for First Nations People. The Office is working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to develop and implement a First Nations approach to foreign policy. Which will include identifying new areas of cooperation between First Nations communities and our international partners – including on trade and investment, and climate change.
Aviation and maritime emissions reduction
Australia is committed to reducing carbon emissions from aviation. See the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts website for more information.
Australia is developing a Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan to support Australia’s national emissions reduction targets and contribute to global shipping decarbonisation. For more information see the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts website. In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships. The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts leads on greenhouse gas negotiations at the IMO on behalf of the Australian Government, working with other government agencies, such as the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Australian stakeholders and international administrations to develop internationally consistent greenhouse gas reduction measures for shipping.